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NECBB® Launches Research Donation Initiative

New England Cord Blood Bank, Inc. (NECBB) the nation’s premier cord blood bank, has announced a new initiative that will steer proceeds from their sales to the Cord Blood Association Foundation, to help support their programs. Starting March 1, 2018, a portion of NECBB’s proceeds will be donated to the foundation for each new cord blood banking enrollee. The recently… Read More »NECBB® Launches Research Donation Initiative

Cord Blood Banking for Newborns

Options for Your Baby’s Cord Blood

Options for Your Baby’s Cord Blood If you’re expecting a baby, you might have heard about umbilical cord blood and its potential to treat diseases. Your doctor may talk to you about cord blood banking, but many prospective parents haven’t considered the process. Even after talking with a doctor, you may not understand the options for your baby’s cord blood,… Read More »Options for Your Baby’s Cord Blood

Our Cord Blood Collection Kit

What’s Inside the Collection Kit?

What’s Inside the Collection Kit? New England Cord Blood Bank, Inc.’s Cord Blood and Tissue Collection Kits are very comprehensive and include everything your medical team needs to successfully collect the blood and cord tissue for safe processing and storage at our facility. NECBB Cord Blood and Tissue Collection Kit Components: After you make the commitment to store your child’s… Read More »What’s Inside the Collection Kit?

“The Balancing Act” airing on Lifetime TV features New England Cord Blood Bank

“The Balancing Act” airing on Lifetime TV features New England Cord Blood Bank As part of Cord Blood Awareness Month, New England Cord Blood Bank was featured on a segment on ‘The Balancing Act’, airing on Lifetime TV.  In our Cord Blood processing video segment, we take you into our science lab to show you exactly what happens to your… Read More »“The Balancing Act” airing on Lifetime TV features New England Cord Blood Bank

Cord Blood Transplants Reduce Complications

Cord Blood Transplants Reduce Complications

A new study offers significant evidence that umbilical cord blood transplants reduce complications after transplant, the need for immunosuppression and the incidence of infections and hospitalizations in leukemia patients. A University of Colorado Cancer Center study released in July 2016 compared outcomes of leukemia patients who had received bone marrow transplants from matched, unrelated donors to those who had received… Read More »Cord Blood Transplants Reduce Complications

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! The CDC has published a valuable collection of tips, facts, and resources related to breast cancer awareness and detection, which we are happy to syndicate. Please be aware, and proactive!

Stem Cell Awareness Day 2016

Stem Cell Awareness Day 2016

Stem Cell Awareness Day 2016 Today is Stem Cell Awareness Day! Each year on the second Wednesday of October, organizations and individuals around the world work together to ensure that we all realize the benefits of one of the most promising fields of science in our time. We also aim to promote a greater understanding of stem cell research, and… Read More »Stem Cell Awareness Day 2016